Their value lies strictly in visual presentation and rarity, not in competitive advantage
In order for Extended to remain viable, it relies upon a routine culling of individual cards banning them, in other words
Normally you cant run a ton of it because you need the creatures to put it on, but most of the Equipment in this set gives you both
The gold silhouette treatment transforms Charizard into a mythic emblem rather than one of the best Pocket Monsters, but with even more mystique than Mega Lucario and Mega Gardevoirs
In this deck, the card is more powerful because we have ways to copy it, not to mention our ability to generate extra combat phases
By lining up with his other Pyro, you will not be attacked, and by lining up this second monster as his Pyro, you can continue to burn without being attacked by your opponent